Board Asks County To Repeal Sales Tax

BARRINGTON — The Village Board this week passed a resolution asking that the Cook County Board repeal the sales tax they recently approved.

Last week, the Cook County Board approved a sales tax of .75 percent which is scheduled to go into effect Sept. 1.

Barrington officials oppose the tax because they believe it will provide a disincentive for consumers to shop in Cook County. The village is divided by the Lake and Cook County boundaries and shoppers could cross the street to buy items that would not have the tax.

The proceeds from the sales tax are scheduled to go towards Cook County jails and health care.